Our stay at Il Campanaccio exceeded expectations. Monica and her family are lovely and her oldest daughter helped us out with her excellent English. Our two bedrooms and huge kitchen and dining area had modern conveniences, yet surrounded by stone walls which provided peaceful views out to the beautiful scenery. A river runs through the narrow valley and the wooded property of the owner surrounds you. They have terraced gardens and Monica brings in homemade, freshly baked sweet breads and homemade jams from fruit trees on her lands each morning. We looked forward to hearing the approaching sheep as they were moved about to different pastures. The location provides easy access for day trips to the many attractions in the Garfagnana from hiking at Monte Ferato and high alpine ridges to caves at the Grotta di Venti. A visit to the Orta Botanica near Alni is worth it. The fortress above San Romano is also worth a visit. Castelnuovo, the nearest town has a nice old town center.

TeriJune 2016

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Within a small, peaceful, artistic agriturismo with outdoor swimming pool and vegetarian restaurant, we offer a transformed chestnut drying house for one or two people with a romantic, cozy interior and beautiful mountain views.

A small but cosy two story house with a little kitchen, gas stove, a small fridge and an eating area. There is also a bathroom with a shower on the same floor. Above there is a loft level with a double bed.
All of our guests are welcome to use the lovely outdoor swimming pool with beautiful mountain views, children's playground, bicycles and WiFi and play with our cozy cats and friendly dog for no extra charge. We can offer healthy, delicious, vegetarian, seasonal breakfasts and meals for an extra charge. We have weekly yoga classes and massages with an internationally trained qualified massage therapist. We are a small, creative centre and we are always offering different happenings and possibilities.
We live on the property as well ~ we are near if you need us , but we keep quiet and private if you prefer :)

We are nestled in the foresty hills of the Parco Alpi Apuane in the Garfagana. Here nature is still unspoiled with calls of deer at night and unwanted visits from wild boar if the garden gate is left open. Here many beautiful nature walks can start right from your doorstep.
Each season offers different possibilities and activities to be explored such as:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Caving
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Paragliding
- Skiing
- Mountain climbing
…not to mention an abundance of medieval festivals, crafts, music, food, museums all steeped in the rich cultural traditions of the area.
There is a train station and a bus stop in Poggio , just 1,5 km. away. Even though our agriturismo is secluded and quiet , it's only 1 km. from the main road connecting Lucca with Aula .

(ho scritto anche qualche riga in italiano, alla fine) Perfect place, amazing caring and gentle hosts, astounding neighborhood and a swimming pool! This was the sober version of the review. The house is part of the "agriturismo" with other two. It is very nice and cozy, just like it looks from the pictures. However, when Zivillle saw we had a 17 months toddler, she wanted us to stay in the next house where there were no stairs our daughter could be willing to climb. This is to say how caring these hosts were right from the start. The house is fully furnished and very clean. We also found a bottle of red wine and some first necessities (oil, sugar, etc..). The place is very quiet and it's never too hot, not even in the hottest days of July. Apart from the pool, there is a park with slide, wooden house, swings. If you are with children you don't want to miss this place. They also run a small vegetarian restaurant, I think only on Saturday of maybe some Fridays as well. We had a gorgeous dinner for 25 euros all included. We are not vegetarian but I would be easily become one in return for a dinner like that once a week! The hosts, Zilide and Dante, are a Lituan-American couple with three daughters. Very easygoing and friendly people, very caring but never intrusive. I warmly recommend this place to everyone willing to take a break and relax. Questo posto è una meraviglia. Gli hosts sono gentili e amichevoli, il posto è molto tranquillo, ci sono scivoli, altalene e casette di legno per i bambini, una piscina sempre a disposizione. IL sabato fanno una cena vegetariana a 25 euro che è la fine del mondo, potete anche semplicemente andarci a cena senza alloggiare e ne sarà valsa la pena.

This was a perfect trip. Zivile and Dante are wonderful hosts and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Their warmth and generosity made for an experience that was home from home and is rare to find. The location is incredibly beautiful. The house we stayed in his gorgeous and has a great deal of privacy with exceptional views out across the hills. We ate one night in their vegetarian restaurant and it was exquisite, as was the entire setting. The area is breathtaking and very well located for some great trips. Lucca, Barga, Pisa and the coast are close and reachable through fabulously scenic drives. Around the house are lots of beautiful little towns and some lovely lakes and rivers. Zivile and Dante were great on offering us advice about the area and of course, their pool is lovely if you would rather relax at home. I can't recommend this stay enough and we're looking forward to our next trip!

RebeccaJuly 2016

After a long drive true the mountains it felt like coming home! We had a wonderfull evening at Zivile & Dante their place. We had dinner in there private restaurant were we enyojed the best vegetarian male we ever had. We can recommend this place to anybody! Enjoy and be suprised :)

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Linda

Warm welcome by Giuly, who had asked her friend Deborah to come over for a bit of translation. Nice appartment and room, and - surprise - a roof terrace which we could use. 5 minutes walk to the center of town, a breakfast, a very pleasant stay indeed.

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Graziana was a lovely helpful host and there was a small welcome pack on arrival which was very thoughtful .The apartment was very well equipped , clean warm and comfortable . We had a small terrace which was great for sitting outside as we were lucky with the weather! We loved the peace and quiet of the farm and the friendly animals and it was only a short walk into pieve fosciana and a local supermarket . The views of the mountains are stunning and we were made to feel very at home

KateNovember 2015

One of the nicest houses we have been to. Beautiful surroundings! We went to the sea which is one hour drive and to Lucca. We had a great time!

SabinaAugust 2016

We would fully recommend a stay here. Our accommodation was newly refurbished, clean, modern and the pool was perfect to escape from the heat. You will need a car to visit other places but the local restaurant is a ten minute walk in the evening with great food. There is no tv and the wifi was temperamental so a great place to switch off and relax!

ChristineAugust 2016

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Rustic getaway in the Garfagnana area of northern Tuscany. Perfect for walkers, mountain-bikers or those just wanting to relax and enjoy glorious scenery and good food & drink. Away from it all but with easy access to Lucca, the coast and much more.

The apartment is the self-contained upper storey of an 1860s stone farmhouse in the tiny hamlet of Noceto, near the village of Filicaia and 8km from the town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. It comprises living/dining room with wood burning stove, sitting room with small TV & DVD player, 2 twin-bedded rooms, bathroom, (where the washing machine is) with bath (shower hose only) and bidet and fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Central heating is available for the colder months and towels and bed linen are provided. There is a balcony overlooking the large, private garden/orchard with pizza oven area. There are also parking spaces for 2 cars. No swimming pool, aircon, wi-fi or satellite TV I'm afraid: it isn't that sort of place! (We buy an Italian SIM card for the ipad for internet access when we're there.)
Guests have full and sole access to all the self-contained apartment and garden have to offer, including fruit and nuts from the trees, when in season! Not ideal for those with limited mobility as the apartment is accessed via steps.
We prefer to communicate by email, text or Facetime and are happy to provide you too with the email addresses of previous (pre-Airbnb) guests who can share their Noceto experiences with you (in confidence!). We will not be around during guests' visits but have a local friend on hand to deal with any problems. We are also contactable via email or mobile phone throughout your stay.

The hamlet of Noceto is on a hillside in the foothills of the Apuan Alps, overlooking the Serchio valley and the Apennine mountains beyond. This is an area of ancient woodland, mostly chestnut and acacia. About a km down the hill is the village of Filicaia, with bar/restaurant/pizzeria and ATM. The pretty town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a 10 minute drive away and has all amenities, including supermarkets, banks, a railway station, doctors, dentists and a good hospital.
Noceto is about an hour and a half's drive from Pisa airport. There is a good train service between Pisa/Lucca and Castelnuovo but buses from Castelnuovo to Filicaia are infrequent. Unless you're a cyclist or a biker, a car is recommended, to make the most of all the area has to offer.
This is the centre of the 'Slow Food' movement and there are lots of excellent restaurants offering local specialities - game, porcini mushrooms, chestnuts, farro (spelt). Although there's plenty to explore on foot in the immediate area, a car gives easy access to beautiful Lucca, the magnificent 'marble mountains' of the Apuan Alps, the Tyrrhenian coast, the caves of the Grotto del Vento, the Orecchiella national park, the fortress at Veruccole (FABULOUS views!), the lakes of Vagli and Gramolazzo, dozens of pretty hilltop towns and villages ........ You get the idea!

Casa Noceto is well appointed and presented, very clean and spacious, and is an ideal base for exploring the mountain treks and villages of the Garfagnana. The home as described and the photographs provided on the airbnb website are accurate. However, there were a few small inconveniences which could have been improved upon. The host had informed us of the less-than-perfect functioning of the washer (spin function), fridge door seal and "dodgy" taps. We had mistakenly expected that these would have been fixed given the time between our booking and arrival (9 months), however this was not to be. Perhaps, an error in expectation on our part. Although advertised on the website, we found the BBQ area and pizza oven virtually inaccessible and the BBQ so basic that it was only amenable to cooking large slabs of meat that would not fall between the widely spaced iron grate bars. There had been no attention to having these facilities readily useable for us on our arrival. In addition, regarding the bathroom, there was no statement on the website that the only means of having a shower was to hand-hold a shower rose, which was fitted at bath tub level, whilst sitting or kneeling in the bath. Also, there was no prior indication that guests renting for more than one week would be expected to wash and change their own bed, bathroom and kitchen linen. Whilst the host has acknowledged the need to provide linen servicing for longer rentals (we were reportedly the first to rent the premises for longer than a week) and whilst we were reimbursed a small amount to compensate for this and for the cost of purchasing a small cheap functional BBQ, we thought it important to include comments on these matters in our review because of the difference between our expectations and those of the host. The host is readily available in the U.K. to answer any queries; so, to avoid surprises, we would advise intending guests to ask detailed questions about anything which is not explicitly stated.

JennyJuly 2015

Prestations satisfaisantes , très calme et reposant. Séjour agréable

AndréSeptember 2016

Judith is very good to communicate by mail, and we was given lots of good information. The House is a good choise for People like os, who want to spend som time in the alpes. The Road to the nearest small town is steap

TineApril 2015

Our stay at Judith's house was great. Located on a quiet road, surrounded by trees, with very nice views from the terrace. The house is used by the owner, it is very well equipped, simply like your own house. Beds are comfortable, and in the kitchen you find everything, even a dishwasher. The house itself is very nice, solid, clean, and it was a pleasure to spend a week there.

Judith's house made our holiday in Garfagnana wonderful. It has all you might need and Judith is the perfect host. She made sure that nothing was missing. The house is big,clean and it has a very big garden where you can relax. Noceto is quiet and has all The beauty of the countryside but it is ad well close to the main attractions.

The host was very flexible with the check in time and met us in the bar next to the apartment. The apartment is much bigger than you would expect and very clean. We loved the place. Only downside was the bed, which is not very comfortable, but still I would highly recommend it.

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Recently renovated farmhouse in a peaceful and relaxing environment; easy to reach by paved road. It is a double room in a stone building. Outdoor swimming pool. Double room.

We are a organic farm with solar panels and photovoltaic installation and we run a horse riding center.
Shared Pool
Wireless Internet in the common area
Shared washing machine
Bikes and basic yoga and pilates equip.

Our stay with Franca at the farmhouse was simply incredible! Not only was the room very cozy, cute and clean, Franca was a spectacular host. She gave us recommendations for places to eat and gave us insight on the local area. She even treated us to breakfast at her farm down the hill. This is a place I would absolutely return to when in Castiglione de Garfagnana and would recommend to anyone who wants a cozy place to stay. Thank you for a wonderful, memorable stay Franca!!!

ChristieJune 2015

I absolutely loved my stay here, and would want to come back and stay much longer. It's so much more beautiful than I realized it would be. Franca was a fantastic host who greeted us when we arrived even though it was pretty late. I only stayed two nights, but it was really dreamy.

The place is very beautiful and relaxing, the view from the garden is breathtaking and it was pleasure sitting outside and have a breakfast. Franca was very kind and helpful giving us a lot of information about what we can do around. One of the best places we ever stayed in.

Very relaxing place. Franca is nice and helpful host who is ready to give advices and tells stories about the farm and places nearby. Getting there was easy because she came to the trainstation pick us up and gave us ride back when we left the place. Room was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. 5/5

JarkkoJune 2016

They were very welcoming and understanding. We arrived very late, around 1am, but they stayed up and directed us to the place and showed us to our rooms. There wasn't much to do, apart from play with the horses, and swim in the pool (but it was very cold at the time of our stay). The scenery is beautiful, and it is a nice one night stay if you're driving through the area.

This is an incredible home nestled in a picturesque mountain village with fantastic panoramic views. Alessandro is a gracious host who did everything possible to ensure we had a pleasant stay. My time in Caraggine was without a doubt the highlight of my trip, and I hope to return in the future.

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We have enjoyed Graziana's hospitality. The place was very nice. The house smelt like my Grandmother's house in Rapallo. Lots of memories and new very pleasant experiences. Graziana and her family were very friendly!

JochemSeptember 2016

Perfect place in the beautiful mountains. Place was very clean and very nice host.

SanderOctober 2016

Graziana is the most wonderful host and we felt really at home at their lovely agriturismo. The apartment was even better than it looked in the pictures. There was a lovely welcome pack waiting for us when we arrived and the pool was fantastic. The farm garden was amazing and all the produce really fresh. 5 minutes walk from the farm is a supermarket and another 5 minutes are pizzeria and gelateria. We took our bikes as there are lots of riding routes around. The kitchen had everything we needed, the 2 shower rooms were great with plenty of hot water. The TV was only in Italian, but that didn't matter as we had too much to do to watch TV. Our kids loved exploring the farm and the fields and carving sticks from the wood pile. Graziana had provided a list of all the local tourist attraction which gave us lots of ideas of things to do. She kindly brought us fresh fruit and veg from the farm every day - delicious! I can't wait for our next visit :-)

BenjAugust 2015

Our wonderful host Graziana (and her delightful husband) made us feel very welcome (so did their lovely dog Martino). They were always on hand if we needed them but also very sensitive to our privacy. They provided us with fresh fruit and veg from the farm a few times which was most welcome and very tasty. The surrounding area was beautiful and the pool was fabulous too. A wonderful place to be and wonderful hosts. Thank you so much. We hope to come back!

ChrisAugust 2016

Graziana was a brilliant host. She came by a couple of times with fresh produce from her garden which was lovely. The apartment has a dishwasher, excellent! The garden also has table football and a table tennis table which the children loved. We had the pool to ourselves for the whole week and it was glorious. The apartment was really quiet and peaceful but it was only a 2 minute drive to a supermarket. Overall, we had a fabulous time with Graziana and would love to come back. Thank you.